Abandoned church on the alternative path to the Camino Primitivo. Through a small opening in the door one can imagine the former splendor of the church.

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June 22, 2024

Although services are not held in this church today, its progressive abandonment does not diminish its charm. At first glance, it looks like a baroque church hidden under the thicket of a forest of chestnut and oak trees. However, its origin dates back beyond Romanesque times. The church has been documented since the year 897 and it is believed that it existed even in the Visigothic era. On its slate pavement, inscriptions have been found that attest to its history. Furthermore, the parish of Soutomerille is crossed by one of the sections of the Camino de Santiago. If you want to visit it, follow a dirt track from the road heading north and walk 600 meters to discover this fascinating gem. 😊

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Elevation 550 m

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